Despite rejecting these terms, Constantius still tried to avert war with the Sassanid Empire by sending two embassies to Shapur II.

Despite his reputation as a serious composer of large, complex musical structures, some of Brahms's most widely known and most commercially successful compositions during his life were small-scale works of popular intent aimed at the thriving contemporary market for domestic music-making ; indeed, during the 20th century, the influential American critic B. H. Haggin, rejecting more mainstream views, argued in his various guides to recorded music that Brahms was at his best in such works and much less successful in larger forms.

Despite the scientific community rejecting the hypothesis, many pro-life advocates continue to argue that a link between abortions and breast cancer exists, in an effort to influence public policy and opinion to further restrict abortions and discourage women from having abortions.

Despite this, by the time of the AFL-NFL merger it was one of the smallest stadiums in the league ( below the league's 50, 000-seat minimum ), and so in 1973 ( after considering and ultimately rejecting a move to Seattle ) the Bills left War Memorial Stadium in favor of their current stadium, now known as Ralph Wilson Stadium, which had a capacity of over 80, 000.

Despite the NSW Government rejecting the idea in 1969, it was opened the following year.

Despite rejecting Rovers initial offer the clubs improved second offer was accepted by Dean and a massive coup was pulled off by the club.

Despite rejecting a new contract, Jones will continue to give 100 per cent in the upcoming season.

Despite the successful cup run, Heaton still found himself second string to Marshall and was released at the end of the season after rejecting a new contract in the Welsh capital.

Despite attracting interest from Leeds United midway through the season, he remained committed to the Palace cause of consolidating Premier League status by rejecting a loan bid from the Championship contenders.

Despite playing regularly for the Catalan XI, he was accused of rejecting Catalan nationalism because he spent the majority of his playing career at Espanyol and Real Madrid.

Despite the increased ability to offer breast-conservation techniques to patients with breast cancer, there exist certain groups who may be better served by traditional mastectomy procedures including:

Despite the passionate appeals of Captain von Wangenheim to his honour and his offer to supply a gun to shoot himself, Blomberg declined to end his life for marrying the woman he loved.

Despite the considerable difference in equipment the two activities offer similar pleasures and some pilots are involved in both sports.

Despite being offered a contract by nearby Middlesbrough, the offer made by Dodgin was too attractive to turn down, so he signed for Fulham and moved to London, playing as a wing-half and inside-forward.

Despite press reports of interest from Arsenal, and the offer of a player-manager role by Southend United, Robson left Fulham in 1967 and accepted a three-year deal with Canada's Vancouver Royals.

Despite failing to qualify for the Champions League, Rosenborg had enjoyed another great season and it looked like Hareide's beginning reforms were paying off, but 2003 turned out to be his one and only season at the club as he accepted an offer to lead the Norwegian national team in December of that year.

Despite Ferris ' offer to take the blame, Cameron still plans to " take the heat " and admit his actions to his father.

Despite an offer from the private-equity firm Najafi Companies, Borders was not able to find a buyer before its July 17 bidding deadline, and therefore began liquidating its remaining 399 retail outlets on July 22, with the last remaining stores closing their doors on Sunday, September 18, 2011.

Despite this popular regional acclaim, by mid 1955 Sam Phillips's studio experienced financial difficulties, and he sold Presley's contract in November of that year ; RCA Records ' offer of $ 35, 000 beat out Atlantic Records ' offer of $ 25, 000.

Despite the offer of a revised contract from Capitol Records, in 1971 Norman decided to sign with MGM Records, who had decided to sign Norman on the basis of his work on Street Level and Bootleg, but Norman accepted a publishing agreement with Capitol.

Despite enormous public demand, Plant declined a $ 200 million offer to tour with Led Zeppelin after the 2007 show.

Despite fervent support for the Greek cause in Russian nationalist circles, Alexander proved unwilling to defy Metternich and Castlereagh and offer the Greeks more than ( limited ) diplomatic support.

Despite these problems, composers eagerly exploited the opportunities the new mechanism had to offer.

Despite the lack of consensus among political forces in Peru regarding this proposal, the ad hoc OAS meeting of ministers nevertheless approved Fujimori ’ s offer in mid-May, and elections for the CCD were held on 22 November 1992.

Despite a covert offer of subterfuge against the Dutch offered by the Raja of Rhio, Farquhar returned and an official protest was sent by the Raja to Java regarding the matter.

Despite these changes retailers still face complicated and confusing trading laws, which stipulate trading hours based on size and product offer.

Despite an effort by some professors to defend Roark and a subsequent offer to continue at Stanton from the dean, Roark chooses to leave the school.

Despite efforts to ban outdoor relief, parishes continued to offer it as a more cost effective method of dealing with pauperism.

Despite this setback, which included a fitness report that stated " in an emergency he is liable to lose his head ", Arnold made a commitment to remain in the service, turning down an offer of the presidency of the soon-to-be operating Pan American Airways, which he had helped bring into being.

Despite this offer of a return, Law again wrote to Strachey saying that he continued to feel this policy was the correct one, and only regretted that the issue was splitting the party in a time when unity was needed to fight the Home Rule problem.

Despite his opposition to the government, the Conservatives declined his offer of support and nominated Herbert Crawford to run against him.

Despite having had trials at Southend United and Brighton during his teens, he was unable to attract sufficient interest to win a professional contract offer.

Despite the Bologna Process which saw the demise of most traditional academic degree courses such as the Diplom and Magister Artium in favour of the more internationally known Bachelors and Masters system, the University of Munich continues to offer more than 100 areas of study with numerous combinations of majors and minors.

Despite Davout's reports to the contrary, Napoleon ordered him to attack the Austrians on his front in the morning, with the proviso that Lefebvre's equally depleted corps would support him if he needed help ( A total of approximately 36, 000 men for both corps ).

Despite having taken heavy casualties during his attack, Molitor resolutely defended the position and it took the numerous Austrians in the sector two full hours before they were able to finally expel him.

Despite his vast numeric superiority, Davout's mission was not easy, as the Austrians had a numerous cavalry and artillery available to support their infantry.

Despite the fact that Pius had abandoned the war against the Austrians, many of his people had still fought alongside Charles Albert.

Despite this, the wedding had to be postponed because the bride had not yet reached puberty. Rudolf's mother was highly disappointed with the match as the Belgian royals were a new dynasty and did not compare to the Austrians in terms of their bloodline.

Despite their overwhelming superiority, the Austrians wanted to initially avoid a battle.

Despite being outnumbered, Napoleon's 113, 000 troops split the 161, 000 strung-out Austrians into two forces.

Despite a marked disadvantage in numbers and equipment, superior handling by the Austrians under Admiral Wilhelm von Tegetthoff resulted in a severe defeat for Italy, which lost two armoured ships and 640 men.

Despite the victory at Custoza and a naval defeat of the Italians at Lissa, due to Königgrätz the Austrians were forced to surrender to the Prussians and were forced to cede Venetia.

Despite the victory, the Austrians were still outnumbered nearly three to one.